#biomimicry — Public Fediverse posts

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🦅💨 The nankeen #kestrel, a tiny Australian #falcon, flies with exceptional stability in turbulent winds, inspiring one international #research team.

Wind tunnel #experiments showed wing and tail extensions helped #birds maintain lift and reduce #flight irregularities. The team aims to integrate these features into small #drones as #climatechange increases atmospheric #turbulence.

👉 https://www.popsci.com/technology/falcon-aircraft-turbulence/

#biomimicry #nankeekestrel #engineering #robotics #climate #aviation #australia #animals #technology #tech

New AI-designed ‘metamachines’ keep moving even after taking damage
Unprecedented physical adaptability in robotics. Researchers at Northwestern University have used an AI-driven evolutionary algorithm to develop modular robots that continue to function outdoors even after losing vital body components, mimicking natural selection patterns.
#Robotics #Biomimicry #AIResearch #HardwareInnovation #Automation #TechNews
https://www.technology-news-channel.com/new-ai-designed-metamachines-keep-moving-even-after-taking-damage/

🦪🧱 Researchers at #Purdue found a way to replicate the #chemistry of #oyster glue in #concrete. Their biomimetic material is 10x stronger than traditional cement and provides a sustainable, #petroleum-free alternative.

👉 https://www.popsci.com/technology/concrete-made-from-oysters/

#science #engineering #oysters #biomimicry #sustainability #nature #research #technology #tech